Johnson Brother’s Coffee: Just the Best CoffeeJohnson Brother’s Coffee Roasters was found in 1994 in Madison, WI...

Just the Best Coffee Johnson Brother’s Coffee Roasters was found in 1994 in Madison, WI by Michael Johnson. I recently spoke with Michael and I can tell you that he is very knowledgable and passionate about Specialty Coffee. He talked about how important seeking out only the best coffee and establishing direct trade relationships with the farmers, even if that meant paying well beyond fair trade prices. While talking with Michael I was extremely inspired to take a trip to origin and get more involved in relationship coffees. Kenya Peaberry Meru Kinjo I received four coffees from JBCR but the one that I spent the most time with was the Kenya Peaberry. I brewed my first cup two days after the roast date. It was good but was one-dimensional. It had a really nice acidity but lacked body and smoothness. (This was really my fault for not being patient enough to wait the minimum ...